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SouthOrangeJuice t1_j47n1yc wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Tailgating me won't make the vehicles in front of me go faster. by NLCmanure

In my opinion, it's far more dangerous to react to a threatening driver by increasing your speed (driving faster, breaking the law and now taking on additional responsibility for that action) when you are already abiding by the law, than decreasing your speed, while still abiding by the law, but, to each their own. Everyone needs to consider their options in these situations and I will continue handling it in a way that I feel is safest.

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SouthOrangeJuice t1_j48c1mh wrote

By slowing down, you are inviting the person to drive around and pass you, whereas continuing on at the speed limit, or speeding up, makes it more of a challenge for the aggressor. Remember, we're not talking about traveling along in the left lane of a highway in this situation.

As far as your fight or flight response from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle, I'm glad you learned your lesson, however, you should always be prepared to defend yourself without having to worry about somebody intimidating you on a roadway.

Like I said, do whatever you feel is needed and the safest response for yourself in the given situation. If you allow yourself to be intimidated by somebody riding your ass, and respond by accepting such intimidation, by all means, go for it.

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[deleted] t1_j48og9j wrote

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SouthOrangeJuice t1_j49c4nw wrote

Congrats? I could care less what you do on the road as long as it's not endangering others. I've repeatedly said you should do whatever you feel is necessary. Not entirely sure what you're getting at in this exchange.

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Soft2CT t1_j4acz8z wrote

Slowing down to annoy another driver is the opposite of safe. Unless you're in the slow lane of a 3 lane highway. In that case have a blast.

If that's not the case. You're an idiot.

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SouthOrangeJuice t1_j4b0m1c wrote

The driver being annoyed is the one being tailgated. If the aggressor chooses they can risk their own life by driving around the car they’re tailgating.

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[deleted] t1_j47pdix wrote

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SouthOrangeJuice t1_j48ce99 wrote

If you're on a highway, of course. Only a dumbass would be traveling the speed limit in the left lane. The OP mentioned a 50 mph zone, which indicates it's not a highway. If you can safely pull off the road and let somebody pass you on a rural one lane road, that is your prerogative.

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